Carolinas News Notes
SC Equality, a statewide LGBT education and advocacy group, announced on Jan. 18 that state motor vehicle officials have begun offering a specialty plate themed with SC Equality’s name and logo.
BRIEF! A Fete for Fashion is holding an open casting on Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m., at Resolve, 1222 E. Blvd., for male models to showcase the latest in underwear fashions at the upcoming event slated for April 7. This the event’s third year.
iNSIDEoUT, an LGBTQ youth organization, has announced that it will be starting a new group for children ages 7-12 in February.
The Vote Against Project will be taking to the super slab during the next few months to photograph participants who wish to defeat the anti-gay amendment on the May 8 ballot.
“Absolutely Positive,” a dramatic short film that follows four characters from different walks of life as they get tested for HIV, will be premiered at red carpet screenings at Club 313, 313 W. Hargett St. on two dates, Jan. 25, 8 p.m., and Jan. 29, 5 p.m.
The GayCharlotte Film Series has announced its upcoming three-part “Breaking In: The Business of Movies” schedule. It is a project of The LGBT Center of Charlotte.
The Adam Foundation has reached approximately 70 percent of its $50,000 2011-12 spring grant fundraising cycle goal and are asking the community to help them raise the additional $15,000 it needs to sustain its work.
Homoground, a music website that promotes equality and visibility for LGBTQ, allied and female musicians, will hold a birthday bash on Jan. 21 to celebrate its first year on the net.
Unity Fellowship Church Charlotte has initiated a fundraising effort to allow them to provide more for its congregational ministry.
The Greenville Area Classic GLBT Film Night will be held on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greenville, 131 Oakmont Dr.
“Legalize Gay!” is a documentary that captures the courage and conviction of a new generation of activists — gay and straight — as they campaign, often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights, for LGBT equality in marriage, non-discrimination in sports and at work, standing up to bullying and forging inclusive college campuses.
The Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance had its first public meeting on Nov. 15 at the county library amidst protest. Since then it has been the focal point for working “toward ensuring equal rights and justice for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people” in this mountain community.
Have a hankering to spend time on Capitol Hill? Are you a college student who wants to gain valuable skills, insight and perspective by working with out elected officials? Then apply for a spot at the intensive summer Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute’s Congressional Internship program.
Working Films has joined the battle against the North Carolina anti-gay amendment on the ballot on May 8, 2012, with its addition of Reel Equality.
The Coalition to Protect NC Families’ Campaign Manager Jeremy Kennedy is asking supporters to contribute monies toward its efforts to defeat the anti-gay marriage amendment which will appear on the ballot on May 8, 2012.
The Guilford Green Foundation has launched its first-ever Leadership Awards, designed to recognize the courage and generosity of selfless “unsung heroes” from the LGBT and straight ally communities.
North Carolina AIDS Director Jacquelyn Clymore (pictured) said in an interview on Dec. 1 with Chris Fitzsimon on NC Policy’s Watch’s “News & Views” radio show that although AIDS patients today are experiencing longer and better lives, more treatment and research funding is still needed.
Four $1,000 scholarships are being offered by the Salsibury/Rowan Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) for the 2012-12 academic year, The Salisbury Post reported.
In its fourth season, the Summit 2012 Gay Ski Weekend will be held Jan. 19-22, 2012.
The LGBT Center of Raleigh has surpassed its $10,000 Fall Fundraising Campaign goal by $75.
